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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.35, 319.28 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.35, 319.28 and 182.39 is: 251.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.35 : 319.28 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.35/319.28 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.35x = 319.28 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.35x = 58,230.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,230.97/231.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.71

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